Residents of Wiru Indah Street, Parung Serab Village, Ciledug District, Tangerang City, were panicked by the actions of a young man who ran amok while carrying a sharp weapon in the early hours of Sunday.

The young man, with the initials RF, 21, is suspected of suffering from a mental disorder and injured several members of his family as well as neighbors.

The incident occurred when RF suddenly acted aggressively by brandishing a machete. Residents who felt threatened then reported the incident to the authorities.

A joint team from the Ciledug Fire and Rescue Unit of the Tangerang City Disaster Management Agency together with the Ciledug Police immediately went to the location to secure the situation.

Based on information from officers, RF is suspected of suffering from severe depression triggered by relationship problems.

In an emotionally unstable condition, he attacked anyone near him, including his own family.

“Information from the family indicates that those injured in last night’s incident include his parents, uncle, and relatives,” stated an officer.

The process of handling the perpetrator took quite a long time and was tense. Officers attempted to calm RF with a persuasive approach to get him to put down the weapon and stop his actions.

However, these efforts were unsuccessful due to the perpetrator’s continued psychological turmoil.

The situation was only brought under control after officers took swift action to disarm the sharp weapon carried by RF using a bamboo pole.

This action was taken to prevent greater risk to the safety of residents and officers.

“We were forced to use bamboo because he was using a dangerous sharp weapon and attacking us indiscriminately. It took almost an hour to calm the young man down,” added the officer.

After being successfully subdued, RF’s hands and feet were tied as a temporary security measure.

Subsequently, he was handed over to his family for further handling.

The family then took RF to a mental hospital to undergo examination and medical treatment.

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Wiru Indah Street

Wiru Indah Street is a vibrant commercial and cultural thoroughfare located in the city of Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Historically, it developed as a key market street and remains famous today for its colorful, artistic “Kampung Warna-Warni” (Colorful Village), where local communities transformed the area’s walls with murals and bright paint to promote tourism and social revitalization. It stands as a popular example of urban renewal through community-led art and cultural expression.

Parung Serab Village

Parung Serab Village is a traditional Sundanese village located in Ciledug, Indonesia, known for preserving its indigenous architecture and cultural practices. Historically, it has served as a living museum, showcasing the original *Sunda Wiwitan* belief system and way of life that has been maintained for generations. Today, it offers visitors insight into the local heritage through its distinctive thatched-roof houses and community rituals.

Ciledug District

Ciledug District is a densely populated urban district located within the city of Tangerang in Banten Province, Indonesia. Historically, it was part of the verdant hinterland of Tangerang but has transformed dramatically since the late 20th century into a major residential and commercial suburb, driven by Jakarta’s metropolitan expansion. Today, it is known for its bustling markets, shopping malls, and residential complexes, reflecting its rapid development from a peripheral area into an integral part of Greater Jakarta.

Tangerang City

Tangerang City is a major industrial and residential hub located in the western part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area in Indonesia. Historically, it was a significant port city and settlement area for Chinese immigrants in the 17th century, earning it the nickname “Benteng” (Fort) from which its name is derived. Today, it is known for its diverse culture, numerous factories, and as a key gateway to the capital.

Ciledug Fire and Rescue Unit

The Ciledug Fire and Rescue Unit is a local fire station serving the Ciledug district in Tangerang, Indonesia. As part of the national fire service, its history is tied to the development of public emergency infrastructure in the region, established to respond to fires and other disasters in the growing urban area.

Tangerang City Disaster Management Agency

The Tangerang City Disaster Management Agency (BPBD Kota Tangerang) is a local government body in Indonesia responsible for disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery within Tangerang City. It was established as part of a national framework following major disasters in Indonesia, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which prompted the creation of similar agencies across the country to improve preparedness and coordination. Its work focuses on mitigating risks from common local threats like floods and fires in this densely populated urban area.

Ciledug Police

“Ciledug Police” refers to the local police precinct (Polsek Ciledug) serving the Ciledug district, a suburban area within Tangerang City, Banten Province, Indonesia. As a standard unit of the Indonesian National Police (Polri), its history is tied to the development and administrative needs of the rapidly growing Ciledug area, providing public security and law enforcement services to the community.